BET Awards 2019
2019 BET Awards | |
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The 19th
On May 29, 2019, it was announced that the ceremony would be hosted for the first time by actress Regina Hall.[3][4]
On June 13, 2019, it was announced that special awards would be presented to Mary J. Blige, who received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award;[5] Tyler Perry, who was given the Ultimate Icon Award;[6] and Nipsey Hussle, who was posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award.[7]
Performers
Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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Main show | |
Cardi B and Offset | "Clout" "Press" |
DaBaby | "Suge" |
Fantasia
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"Enough" |
Lucky Daye | "Roll Some Mo" |
Lizzo | "Truth Hurts" |
Lil Nas X Billy Ray Cyrus |
"Old Town Road" |
City Girls | "Act Up" |
Lil Baby | "Close Friends" "Pure Cocaine" |
YBN Cordae
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"Lord Is Coming" |
Mustard Migos |
"Pure Water" |
Mary J. Blige | Medley
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DJ Khaled Meek Mill Lil Baby Jeremih |
"Weather the Storm" "You Stay" |
Kiana Ledé | "Ex" |
Kirk Franklin Jonathan McReynolds Erica Campbell Kelly Price |
"Love Theory" |
Marsha Ambrosius YG DJ Khaled John Legend |
Tribute to Nipsey Hussle "Real Big" "Last Time That I'd Checc'd" "Higher" |
Presenters
The first wave was announced on June 3, 2019.[8][9][10]
- Yara Shahidi – presented Best New Artist
- Irv Gotti, Justine Skye & Elijah Kelley – presented Young Stars Award
- Regina Hall – introduced Fantasia
- Raphael Saadiq – introduced Lucky Daye
- Anderson .Paak – presented Album of the Year
- Amanda Seales – presented Shine a Light to Candice Payne
- Dr. Bobby JonesGospel Inspirational Award
- Larenz Tate & La La Anthony – presented Best Movie
- Jodie Turner-Smith, Melina Matsoukas, and Lena Waithe – introduced world premiere trailer for Queen & Slim
- Marsai Martin – presented Best Actress
- Rihanna – presented Lifetime Achievement Award to Mary J. Blige
- Ayesha Curry & Ne-Yo – presented Best International Act
- Jacob Latimore – presented Coca-Cola Viewer's Choice Award
- Taraji P. Henson – presented Ultimate Icon Award to Tyler Perry
- Morris Chestnut & Damson Idris – Eulogy for John Singleton
- T.I. – presented Humanitarian Award to the family of Nipsey Hussle
Nominations
Winners highlighted in Bold.
Special Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary J. Blige
Humanitarian Award: Nipsey Hussle
Ultimate Icon Award: Tyler Perry
Records Set
Bruno Mars became the first person to win Best Male R&B/Pop Artist three years in a row. Migos became the first group or duo to win Best Group three years in a row. Serena Williams won Sportswoman of the Year for the 12th time; the sixth year in a row. Beyoncé won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist for the 10th time; the sixth year in a row.[11]
References
- ^ "2019 BET Award Nominations: Cardi B Leads, Nipsey Hussle Posthumously Nominated". Rolling Stone. May 17, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B, Drake, Beyoncé Lead BET Awards Nominations". Variety. May 17, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Regina Hall Will Host The 2019 BET Awards!". bet.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards: Mary J. Blige to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Thorne, Will (June 11, 2019). "Tyler Perry to Receive Ultimate Icon Award at 2019 BET Awards (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ "BET Awards: Nipsey Hussle to Receive Posthumous Humanitarian Award". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ "Live Performances By Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Lizzo and More". bet.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B, Lil Nas X, Migos, DJ Khaled and More to Perform at BET Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "Cardi B, Lizzo and More to Perform at 2019 BET Awards | E! News". m.eonline.com. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ "13 Records That Were Set at the 2019 BET Awards".